Readers tell us their top dining spots in the Valley
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Readers tell us their top dining spots in the Valley
""It is about time you cover food in the Valley," writes Joe Hassan, whose favorite places include Cavaretta's Deli in Woodland Hills, Barone's in Sherman Oaks and Carnival in Sherman Oaks."
""I have memories of Cavaretta's subs and Barone's pizza since I was a little kid in the '60s," Hassan says, adding that, "Carnival's hummus is the best.""
""Casa Vega is for the entertainment industry, La Fogata is for the people," writes Alex Mokover. He calls it "An institution for half a century of families going to [Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Recreation Center]." Mokover says that "some of the best birria in the city" can be found at Birrieria San Marcos and that Mercado Buenos Aires is "the center of the Argentine community." He recommends Aroma Cafe as "the perfect first-date spot.""
The San Fernando Valley hosts a wide range of dining and drinking options, from long-running institutions to neighborhood delis, bakeries, bars and coffee shops. Local favorites include Casa Vega, Augustine Wine Bar, Apey Kade, Cavaretta's Deli, Barone's, Carnival, House Roots Bakery, Lodge Bread and La Princière. Subscribers highlighted birria at Birrieria San Marcos, Mercado Buenos Aires as an Argentine community center, and Aroma Cafe as an ideal first-date spot. Other mentions include La Fogata, Pa Kua on Laurel Canyon and regional hidden gems beloved for multigenerational memories. The recommendations reflect enduring tradition, community centers and diverse culinary specialties across the Valley.
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